Wanted in UK: A miracle worker on migrationThe incoming Labour government's first move in addressing the illegal landings, which have come to represent Britain's inability to control...
12 Jul, 2024, 01.12 PM IST
What is the Rwanda Policy? UK's plan for asylum-seekers explainedConservative government has pushed legislation to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, sparking legal challenges and criticism. The plan faces op...
24 Apr, 2024, 11.58 AM IST
'No ifs, no buts', UK's Sunak promises to start Rwanda flightsBritish PM Sunak faces opposition in sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, aiming to boost Conservative Party popularity before election. Despi...
23 Apr, 2024, 11.26 AM IST
British PM Rishi Sunak's Rwanda scheme set to pass parliament but challenges awaitThe British Parliament is on track to approve a controversial law allowing the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda, a key policy of Pri...
15 Apr, 2024, 09.42 AM IST
Why is Rishi Sunak facing showdown over Rwanda asylum planBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a divisive parliamentary showdown over his controversial migration proposal, seeking to redirect a...
12 Dec, 2023, 09.58 PM IST
Explainer: What is the UK's Rwanda migrant deportation bill?British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's new bill, which seeks to send immigrants who arrive illegally in Britain to Rwanda, faces a contentiou...
11 Dec, 2023, 06.35 PM IST
Here's everything you need to know about UK's new laws and pact with RwandaThe UK government responds to legal concerns by unveiling a bill and treaty regarding asylum seekers sent to Rwanda. The bill, seeking Parl...
08 Dec, 2023, 07.58 PM IST
EXPLAINER-What is the UK's Rwanda migrant deportation plan?The Rwanda plan, struck in April 2022 by then Prime Minister Boris Johnson, is designed to deter asylum seekers from making the dangerous j...
15 Nov, 2023, 04.36 PM IST
UK backlog of asylum applications hits record highThe backlog of asylum applications in the UK has reached a record high, with over 134,000 applications awaiting a decision. The number of a...
24 Aug, 2023, 05.17 PM IST
UK Govt considers relocation of migrants to Ascension Island amid evolving immigration strategyHome Office Minister Sarah Dines revealed on Monday that the notion of transferring individuals to Ascension Island is being seriously cons...
07 Aug, 2023, 04.39 PM IST
Bibby Stockholm a floating prison or a barge for asylum seekers? England divided; here's what you need to knowThe UK government's proposal to house 500 asylum seekers on a barge in Portland's harbour faces fierce opposition. Local residents express ...
06 Aug, 2023, 09.36 PM IST
UK government's contested immigration plan to become lawThe Illegal Migration Bill had been stuck in a battle between parliament's House of Commons and the House of Lords, Britain's unelected upp...
18 Jul, 2023, 12.55 PM IST
Explained: UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda deemed unlawfulUK’s controversial five-year trial to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is facing legal challenges as the courts have ruled against the governm...
29 Jun, 2023, 07.39 PM IST
UK Court calls govt's Rwanda deportation plan 'lawful'Former Home Secretary Priti Patel said the policy would save lives and prevent asylum abuse. She added that a single policy could not stop ...
19 Dec, 2022, 07.27 PM IST
Channel migrant crossings hit new 24-hour record: UK govtSome 1,295 people were detected on Monday, beating the previous single-day record of 1,185 on November 11, 2021, the Ministry of Defence sa...
23 Aug, 2022, 03.49 PM IST
Sunak, Truss vow crackdown on illegal immigration to UKSunak said he would tighten the statutory definition of who qualifies for asylum in his first 100 days in office, and fight the European Co...
25 Jul, 2022, 12.13 AM IST
UK to electronically tag some illegal migrants to track movementsPeople who have been tagged may be subject to a curfew, and those who fail to comply with their conditions could be taken back to detention...
18 Jun, 2022, 05.45 PM IST